Individual Details

Death

A resident of Zachary and a native of Bogalusa, he died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was 77 years old and was retired from the paper industry with 42 years of service. He was a US Navy veteran. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., 4230 High Street, Zachary on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 3pm until 7pm and continues on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 9am until service at 10am conducted by Rev. David Murray. Graveside service will be at 1:30pm at Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Robertson Hemphill. 3 daughters and 2 sons in law, Rhonda and Mark Gautreaux, Linda and Carl Tingle and Carla Bouley. 6 grandchildren, Trez Simmons and wife, Claire; Colby Simmons and wife, Katherine; Jenny Gilbert and husband, Joel; James Gautreaux and wife, Malary; Randyl Bouley and Morgan Bouley. 4 great grandchildren, London and Stella Simmons, Judah Gilbert and Cooper James Gautreaux. Brother in law, Rodney Robertson and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James "Big Jim" and Lucy Hemphill and his recently deceased lifelong best friend, Robert "Bob" Alford. He enjoyed working alongside his beloved wife, Ruth as an independent sales rep. He will be missed